Installing the hard-drive/SSD cage

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: You must remove the hard-drive/SSD cage to replace a faulty hard-drive/SSD cage or
service other components inside the system.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #1 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Remove the hard-drive/SSD cage, see Removing the hard-drive/SSD cage.
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the hard-drive/SSD cage with the screw holes on the chassis.
2. Lower the hard-drive/SSD cage into the chassis until it is seated firmly in place.
3. Install the four screws to secure the hard-drive/SSD cage to the chassis.
Next steps
1. Install the hard-drive/SSD backplane.
2. Install the hard drive/SSDs.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Hard-drive/SSD backplane

Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the hard drives/SSDs and the hard-drive/SSD backplane, you
must remove the hard drives/SSDs from the blade before removing the hard-drive/SSD
backplane.
CAUTION: Note the number of each hard drive/SSD and temporarily label them before removal
so that you can replace them in the same locations.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
4. Remove the hard drive(s)/SSD(s).
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